Updated: January 14, 2022
Allied Trustee Services is a debt collection firm which appears to have received a large amount of complaints alleging violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Find out who they are, why they might be calling, and how you can stop them.
Allied Trustee Services is a debt collection business based in Roseville, California. It appears as though there are a variety of different complaints against Allied Trustee Services alleging violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) including failing to accurately report debt and send verification of debt. If you have been contacted by this debt collector, make sure you understand your rights before taking action.
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They’re legit. Allied Trustee Services has been in the collections business for 26 years. The company was originally started on May 14th, 1994 and opened its Better Business Bureau account on July 19th, 2001. Allied Trustee Services has also not been accredited by the BBB and has additionally received a “D-” rating from the BBB. Though Allied Trustee Services has not received a glowing review from the BBB, the company’s years in service lend it its legitimacy. Therefore, the debt which you may have been contacted about is real, and needs to be dealt with. Though it is necessary to resolve this discrepancy, it is still possible that Allied Trustee Services may be in violation of the FDCPA.
While it is important that you do not ignore the need to resolve your alleged debt with Allied Trustee Services, as this could potentially harm your credit and ability to take out future loans, be wary of any suspicious activity where the company could potentially be violating the FDCPA.
According to the collection company’s website, Allied Trustee Services, “utilizes the most sophisticated technology and partners with the leading vendors in the default title and collection support industries”. The collections company claims that these assets provide the company with the ability to provide the most, “efficient, accurate, and successful” collection services. The company also states that Allied Trustee Services is a part of a variety of professional organizations, including, the United Trustees Association, CACM (California Association of Community Mangers), CAI (Community Associations Institute) and Echo (Executive Council of Homeowners).
Lastly, in regard to the collection company’s size, the company has an employee base of 24 people and sales of $5 million (according to zoominfo.com). The Allied Trustee Services website also lists the leadership of the company, which includes Director of Operations Gary Wisham, Director of Sales and Marketing Phillip Charest, General Counsel J. Albert Garcia, Josephine Harter, and Kari Fleshman (Bristow).
Allied Trustee Services writes on its website that their company is a premier asset collection agent and non-judicial foreclosure trustee. The company further explains their services by writing, “We work closely with property management groups, community association boards and their members to resolve even their most difficult delinquent accounts.” Therefore, it is likely that your debt lies within one of these areas of collection mentioned on the Allied Trustee Services website.
However, it is still important that as a consumer you confirm with the collections company about what debt is specifically owed and to whom. Inquiring as soon as possible is the smartest move to make, and if you feel as though this company has breached their FDCPA rights be sure to contact an attorney to help you file a lawsuit. Allied Trustee Services also outlines their collections process on their website, explaining that they provide specific services for their clients which include, “Simplified Start-up, $1 Million Errors and Omissions Insurance Coverage, Legal Oversight and Supervision by In-House Counsel, and Highly Experienced Staff”.
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There are many reviews and complaints currently posted about Allied Trustee Services. On the BBB, Allied Trustee Services has received a D- rating with 4 complaints closed in the last 3 years. Allied Trustee Services has not responded to any of these complaints, which makes consumers suspicious of the ethics of their collections business. In addition to these reviews on the BBB, Allied Trustee Services has received four, 1 star reviews on Google Reviews as well four, 1 star reviews on Yelp. The collections company could have also been a part of more lawsuits, sanctions, and penalties. Take a look at the Public Access to Court Electronic Records (“PACER”) which reports all federal complaints within the U.S. federal system’s docket to find out.
Remember that it is illegal for Allied Trust Services to make empty threats to sue you or garnish your wages. While it is not likely that a collections company will sue if they cannot verify your debt or you may not owe said debt, these companies can still summon debtors to court and garnish wages after a default judgement. If you find that Allied Trustee Services may have violated the FDCPA, the wisest course of action would be to hire legal aid. Contact an attorney preemptively to ensure the safety of your assets and rights. Lemberg Law has helped thousands of consumers fight back against these cases of fraudulent collection practices. Call us today to find out how we can help you resolve this issue.
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Unlawful Debt Harassment? Learn the Law & Sue the Collector.
Absolutely. You can sue a debt collector. Here is a sample complaint:
A complainant asked for Allied Trustee Services to send the complainant verification of debt owed. The collections company instead send an account ledger, instead of, “proof of verification by signature”, claiming that a ledger is all that is required. The complainant feels as though this statement and refusal to send written verification is a, “clear violation of the Fair Credit Act”. The complainant explains that the collections company failed to provide ANY validity with ANY inquiry, in fact refusing to do so. Recently, the complainant has demanded again that verification of debt be provided, and, “Allied Trustee Services continues to be in noncompliance”. The complainant believes that this violation awards them the ability to file a law suit for violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act protects citizens like you against the abuses and misconduct of collection agencies. If you find that you have become a victim of illegal collections practices, read up on your FDCPA rights listed on the Federal Trade Commission’s website under, “Debt Collection FAQs”. Do not forget that you also have additional rights other than those listed under the FDCPA. These supplementary rights include those enumerated in the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and the Consumer Financial Protection Act (CFPA).
Yes you are able to sue Allied Trustee Services, and if you feel as though your FDCPA rights have been breached, suing is the best course of resolution. In order to recover your damages and protect yourself as an individual, you should sue and utilize the Federal laws that protect citizens like you from these fraudulent practices. Award yourself the power to defend your rights and protect your assets. Individuals like you can recover damages of up to $1,000, plus attorney fees and court costs.
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Sergei Lemberg is an attorney focusing on consumer law, class actions related to automotive issues, and personal injury litigation. With nearly two decades of experience, his areas of practice include Lemon Law (vehicle defects), Debt Collection Harassment, TCPA (illegal robocalls and texts), Fair Credit Reporting Act, Overtime claims, Personal Injury cases, and Class Actions. He has consistently been recognized as the nation's "most active consumer attorney." In 2020, Mr. Lemberg represented Noah Duguid before the United States Supreme Court in the landmark case Duguid v. Facebook. He is also the author of "Defanging Debt Collectors," a guide that empowers consumers to fight back against debt collectors and prevail, as well as "Lemon Law 101: The Laws That Lemon Dealers Don't Want You to Know."
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